Fugitive faces attempted murder charges in Paterson shooting

Michael Goodwin, 25, has been charged with attempted murder and weapons offenses, police announced on Tuesday.

PATERSON – City police have named 25-year-old Michael Goodwin as the gunman in the 1st Ward shooting that left a Paterson resident wounded on Friday.

Goodwin, who remains at large, has been charged with attempted murder and weapons offenses, police announced on Tuesday. Authorities say Goodwin’s last known address was N.9th Street and he hangs around the Union Avenue area. They consider him armed and dangerous.

Goodwin has been charged with shooting a 25-year-old man near the corner of Crosby Avenue and Kearny Street on Friday afternoon. The victim was shot in the left leg.Police have not said what they believe prompted the shooting. "The exact motive is still under investigation," said Lt. Patrick Murray. Police would not say whether Goodwin and the victim knew each other.

Authorities are asking anyone with information on Goodwin’s whereabouts to contact Detectives Francisco Brito and Dave Tanis of the Cease-Fire Unit at 973-321-1342, or the Paterson Police confidential Tips line at 973-523-TIPS. They say all calls will be kept confidential.